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Why might be a problem for menstral cycle delays when you are not sexually active?

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Variety of causes: Not ovulating regular, hypothyroidism, new onset diabetes are just a few possible causes. See your provider for evaluation if this is happening more than once or twice a year.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/5/2014

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